Republic of Korea: FTC investigation into E-Mart Co for alleged violation of the Large-Scale Distribution Business Act
Progress
Current status
in force
30 Aug 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Competition, nes
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in FTC investigation into E-Mart for alleged violation of the Large-Scale Distribution Business Act
On 30 August 2023, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) took action against E-Mart for allegedly breaching the procedures under the Large-Scale Distribution Industry Act. Specifically, E-Mart is accused of having entered into 809 dispatch agreements with…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body